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This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

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  1. On This Day February 3 1983 - Powerlight by Earth Wind and Fire Was Released

    On This Day February 3 1983 - Powerlight by Earth Wind and Fire Was Released

    On this day February 3 1983, Powerlight by Earth Wind and Fire was released, continuing the group’s blend of funk soul pop and sophisticated production into the mid 1980s. The album leaned into tighter grooves and modern studio polish while maintaining the band’s signature sense of rhythm melody...
  2. On This Day February 3 1986 - Mean Business by The Firm Was Released

    On This Day February 3 1986 - Mean Business by The Firm Was Released

    On this day February 3 1986, Mean Business by The Firm was released, delivering a polished hard rock album from the supergroup featuring seasoned musicians with arena level presence. The record leaned into tight songwriting and professional production, emphasizing groove driven rock over excess...
  3. On This Day February 2 1985 - I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day February 2 1985 - I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day February 2 1985, I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner became the number one song in America, marking one of the biggest power ballads of the decade. The song blended arena rock emotion with gospel inspired backing vocals, creating a dramatic and heartfelt sound that stood apart...
  4. On This Day February 2 1983 - Menudomania Officially Began After Thousands of Fans Greeted Menudo in New York

    On This Day February 2 1983 - Menudomania Officially Began After Thousands of Fans Greeted Menudo in New York

    On this day February 2 1983, Menudomania officially began when an estimated 3,500 screaming fans greeted Menudo at Kennedy Airport in New York. The overwhelming reception marked a turning point for the group, signaling their explosive rise in popularity in the United States and confirming their...
  5. On This Day February 2 1980 - After Dark by Andy Gibb Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1980 - After Dark by Andy Gibb Was Released

    On this day February 2 1980, After Dark by Andy Gibb was released, marking a shift in his musical direction as the decade began. The album moved away from his late 1970s disco driven success and leaned toward a more mature pop rock sound, reflecting changing musical tastes at the turn of the...
  6. On This Day February 2 1981 - Killers by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1981 - Killers by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On this day February 2 1981, Killers by Iron Maiden was released, delivering a faster darker and more aggressive follow up to the band’s debut album. Featuring sharper production and tighter performances, the album helped solidify Iron Maiden’s place in the rising New Wave of British Heavy...
  7. On This Day February 2 1988 - Ain’t Misbehavin’ EP by UFO Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1988 - Ain’t Misbehavin’ EP by UFO Was Released

    On this day February 2 1988, Ain’t Misbehavin’ by UFO was released although some sources cite the 1st, marking a late decade entry from the long running hard rock band. The EP featured a mix of studio tracks and live material, highlighting UFO’s continued commitment to melodic hard rock during a...
  8. On This Day February 2 1988 - I’m Your Man by Leonard Cohen Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1988 - I’m Your Man by Leonard Cohen Was Released

    On this day February 2 1988, I’m Your Man by Leonard Cohen was released, marking a striking reinvention late in his career. The album embraced synthesizers and a more contemporary sound while retaining Cohen’s unmistakable voice and introspective lyricism, creating a darker and more modern...
  9. On This Day February 2 1988 - Lita by Lita Ford Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1988 - Lita by Lita Ford Was Released

    On this day February 2 1988, Lita by Lita Ford was released, marking a major breakthrough in her solo career. The album blended hard rock power with polished late decade production, showcasing confident vocals heavy riffs and a strong sense of independence that helped set it apart in the 1980s...
  10. On This Day February 2 1981 - Planet Earth by Duran Duran Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1981 - Planet Earth by Duran Duran Was Released

    On this day February 2 1981, Planet Earth by Duran Duran was released, marking the band’s debut single and the beginning of their rise in the early 1980s. Built around a driving bassline atmospheric synths and a cool detached vocal style, the song immediately set them apart from other emerging...
  11. On This Day February 1 1981 - Atomkraft? Nein, Danke! by Earthstar Was Released

    On This Day February 1 1981 - Atomkraft? Nein, Danke! by Earthstar Was Released

    On this day February 1 1981, Atomkraft? Nein, Danke! by Earthstar was released, presenting an atmospheric electronic album built around synthesizers mood and environmental themes. The record leaned into expansive soundscapes and minimalist structure, reflecting an early 1980s interest in...
  12. On This Day February 1 1983 - Frontiers by Journey Was Released

    On This Day February 1 1983 - Frontiers by Journey Was Released

    On this day February 1 1983, Frontiers by Journey was released, marking a major peak in the band’s arena rock dominance. The album combined soaring melodies polished production and emotionally driven songwriting, reinforcing Journey’s status as one of the most successful rock acts of the decade...
  13. On This Day February 1 1986 - War Games by Grave Digger Was Released

    On This Day February 1 1986 - War Games by Grave Digger Was Released

    On this day February 1 1986, War Games by Grave Digger was released, delivering a raw and aggressive heavy metal album rooted in speed power and traditional metal grit. The record featured driving riffs forceful vocals and a no nonsense approach that reflected the underground metal spirit of the...
  14. On This Day February 1 1989 - The Great Radio Controversy by Tesla Was Released

    On This Day February 1 1989 - The Great Radio Controversy by Tesla Was Released

    On this day February 1 1989, The Great Radio Controversy by Tesla was released, marking a breakthrough moment for the band as they blended hard rock power with classic rock influence. The album emphasized strong songwriting and musicianship over flashy image, helping Tesla stand out during the...
  15. On This Day February 1 1980 - Call Me by Blondie Was Released

    On This Day February 1 1980 - Call Me by Blondie Was Released

    On this day February 1 1980, Call Me by Blondie was released, quickly becoming one of the most iconic singles of the early decade. Written for the film American Gigolo, the song combined pulsing synth lines with a cool confident vocal delivery, capturing a sleek modern sound that felt perfectly...
  16. On This Day January 31 1981 - The Tide Is High by Blondie Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day January 31 1981 - The Tide Is High by Blondie Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day January 31 1981, The Tide Is High by Blondie became the number one song in America, giving the band another major chart topping hit at the start of the decade. The song stood out for its laid back reggae influenced rhythm paired with a cool confident vocal delivery that felt...
  17. On This Day January 31 1983 - Another Page by Christopher Cross Was Released

    On This Day January 31 1983 - Another Page by Christopher Cross Was Released

    On this day January 31 1983, Another Page by Christopher Cross was released, continuing his polished soft rock sound into the early 1980s. The album leaned into smooth production melodic hooks and a refined adult contemporary style that fit the era’s radio landscape. Another Page reflected how...
  18. On This Day January 31 1984 - Footloose Soundtrack by Various Artists Was Released

    On This Day January 31 1984 - Footloose Soundtrack by Various Artists Was Released

    On this day January 31 1984, the Footloose soundtrack by Various Artists was released, becoming one of the defining movie soundtracks of the decade. Packed with high energy pop and rock songs, the album captured the youthful spirit rebellion and movement that defined the film and much of mid...
  19. On This Day January 31 1985 - New Day Rising by Husker Du Was Released

    On This Day January 31 1985 - New Day Rising by Husker Du Was Released

    On this day January 31 1985, New Day Rising by Husker Du was released, marking a major moment in the evolution of American alternative and underground rock. The album expanded the band’s hardcore roots with more melody structure and emotional range, while still retaining speed intensity and raw...
  20. On This Day January 31 1989 - Life Is... Too Short by Too Short Was Released

    On This Day January 31 1989 - Life Is... Too Short by Too Short Was Released

    On this day January 31 1989, Life Is... Too Short by Too Short was released, marking a major moment in the rise of West Coast rap during the late 1980s. The album featured stripped down beats conversational delivery and street level storytelling, helping solidify a raw independent approach to...
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